relied
word · lemma: rely
Definition
Past tense of 'rely': to depend on someone or something for help, support, or trust.
Usage & Nuances
'Relied' is formal or neutral. Common collocations: 'relied on', 'relied upon'. Used when speaking about trust or dependence, often with people, information, or objects. Not interchangeable with 'trusted' (which is about belief rather than dependence).
Spanish: confiar - dependerPortuguese (BR): confiar - dependerPortuguese (PT): confiar - dependerChinese (Simplified): 依靠 - 依赖Chinese (Traditional): 依靠 - 依賴Hindi: निर्भर कियाArabic: اعتمد علىBengali: নির্ভর করেছিলRussian: полагался - опирался - рассчитывалJapanese: 頼ったVietnamese: dựa vàoKorean: 의존했다Turkish: güvendi - bel bağladıUrdu: انحصار کیاIndonesian: mengandalkan
Example Sentences
She relied on her friend for support.
basic
We relied on the map to find the way.
basic
The team relied on his experience.
basic
I never relied on luck to get results.
natural
Many people have relied on this advice in the past.
natural
He relied on public transport when his car broke down.
natural